Beyond Local

Jasper mayor is grateful for support from across the country

First hand account tells the of thunder and bug-size ashes falling from the sky before Jasper residents were told to evacuate

Jasper National Park says extent of damage unknown

Eyewitness accounts shared on social media

A crew of about 50 firefighters made their way into northern Alberta on Tuesday afternoon, part of a group of international firefighting support for Alberta's growing wildfire demands.

First responders pulled from Jasper as out-of-control blaze reaches community

“A fire crew is currently actioning this fire,” states Parks Canada in a social media post.

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A perfect storm of a lightning outbreak Monday night that is believed to have ignited the fires, exceptional heat and dryness, and high winds led to what wildfire officials are calling “aggressive, blow-up fire behaviour.”

The Cold Lake Airshow, hosted by 4 Wing Cold Lake and CFB Cold Lake, brought around 21,000 spectators.